If you can get out of jail free, why not give them a free seat! Too fat for prison, criminal is free to go From Thursday's Globe and Mail MONTREAL, TORONTO — An obese inmate known as Big Mike is heading home early from a Montreal jail, as it appears that size does matter behind bars. Michel Lapointe...

American Airlines flies both the MD-80 and the MD-83. While they both look like the B-717 they are larger and a fair bit older. Here is a photo of one from American's website. There also slowly being replaced by the 737.

If you enjoy the northern flying Canadian North and I believe First Air are still hiring also.

Not sure what being a Jetblue pilot has to do with the story? Why does it matter who they work for.

I noticed some controllers are still using "at your discretion" where most are saying, "when ready" I queried Edmonton ATC yesterday about the change. She said American pilots were having too much of a tough time with "your discretion". I had to laugh.... Mind you I do still say "at pilot's discreti...

I have to say this is a new one. I bet the Edmonton Airport's did not let them fly out of the CYXD Newlyweds exchange sky-high vows Updated: Sat Sep. 13 2008 18:23:51 Sonia Sunger, ctvedmonton.ca Two Edmonton area pilots had the wedding of their dreams; they tied the knot 32,000 feet above the city ...

Here something to remember....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY0HIXt5IME

That is a surprise. I thought the 700's were a good money maker on the longer runs. Friday April 25, 2008 Alaska Air Group, parent of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, reported a $35.9 million first-quarter loss that deepened from a $10.3 million deficit in the year-ago period. Excluding the effect o...

Hard to believe how much has changed in only a few years..... NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Airlines has had early-stage merger talks with US Airways and is in advanced talks for an alliance with Continental Airlines , sources briefed on the situation said on Friday. News of the talks comes after De...

If I remember the Captain (I think) died and the rest survived. Never heard anymore-other then the media for a few days.

Okay! Here is a thread that really makes no sense and never will.....

Don't know who the Captain was for Westjet, but nice job! It nice to see people who know right from wrong or in this case commendable from ignorance. My hat is off to you.

Here is one I saw a while ago about Canadian North's F-100s. Like you said a great sense of humour! Detail InformationUser Name: Ridley, Rod Date: 2006/12/04 Further Action Required: No O.P.I.: System Safety Narrative: MPE 466, a Fokker F100, departed Norman Wells for Inuvik and on takeoff, fuel was...

MrWings wrote:So the guy was late for his own funeral?

OK of all the bad puns that one is the winner. Good one!

I'll ask what all airport personnel want to know. Since aviation people finance it. Do they have discounts for industry people?

I'm not trying to be cheap, just thrifty.

ettw wrote:And don't leave controlled airspace without a clearance......

Cheers,

ETTW

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TG wrote:

What Flaps? wrote:I guess two guys shining their "balls" is much more appropriate?

Morron!

Wow takes a big man to insult people. You must be a great example to your daughter. I'm sure she looks up to you on how to resolve issues properly. Let me know if you have any parenting advice you would like to share.

I guess two guys shining their "balls" is much more appropriate?